General Information

Core Description

The IC698CPE010 is a high-performance PACSystems RX7i central processing unit powered by a 300MHz Celeron microprocessor. Fully compatible with the standard VME64 backplane format, this unit works seamlessly with legacy Series 90-70 modules to deliver integrated dual 10/100 Ethernet ports, 10 Mbytes of battery-backed user RAM, and stable real-time process automation without external network daughtercards.

Specific Application

• Executing real-time machinery control, material handling sequences, and complex process automation utilizing multi-language programming environments (Ladder Diagram, C, Structured Text, and Function Block Diagram).
• Hosting secure web-based data monitoring and file transfer protocols directly from the machinery cell via a combined total of up to 16 simultaneous web server and FTP connections.
• Building high-speed peer-to-peer data distribution infrastructures across manufacturing plants utilizing Ethernet Global Data exchange alongside SRTP, Modbus/TCP client, and Modbus/TCP server networks.

Ordering Information

System Compatibility

Backplane Formats: Operates strictly on a rack-mounted backplane utilizing the high-speed VME64 Standard format.

Legacy Module Reuse: Natively supports legacy Series 90-70 discrete and analog I/O cards, communication modules, and compatible VME field modules.

Programming Tools: Programmed and configured over network links via Proficy Machine Edition Logic Developer PLC software.

Alternative Models & Functional Differences

IC698CPE010 (This Module): Houses a 300MHz Celeron microprocessor and delivers a typical execution speed of 0.33ms per 1000 Boolean contacts or coils.

IC698CPE020 (Higher-Tier Alternative): Upgrades the internal architecture to a faster 700MHz Pentium III microprocessor, accelerating Boolean processing down to 0.14ms per 1000 contacts while requiring a dedicated rack fan tray for cooling.

Legacy Series 90-70 CPUs: Legacy main racks cannot house the newer PACSystems modules, as the IC698CPE010 does not operate inside older Series 90-70 chassis infrastructure.

Installation & Troubleshooting FAQ

Q1: What specific sequence must be followed when installing a new battery pack for the first time?

A: When installing a brand-new battery where none was previously present, the backup cells must be plugged in while the CPU module is actively powered on. Inserting the battery while power is turned off can block the central processor from booting during the subsequent startup cycle.

Q2: Why must the local network architecture form a strict tree topology rather than a closed ring?

A: The dual integrated RJ-45 ports share an internal network switch and must never be linked directly or indirectly to the same hardware device to form a loop. Closed ring configurations trigger duplicate packet loops and cause a severe network overload, which will force the Ethernet interface to continually reset.

Q3: What logic limitation is recommended when executing Service Request 57 flash writes?

A: Multiple calls to write data to non-volatile storage within a single sweep can overload internal task management, trip the system watchdog timer, and drop the controller into a fatal STOP-HALT mode. You should restrict this service block to a maximum of one call per sweep.

Q4: How do high operating temperatures impact the execution speed and sweep period of the controller?

A: If the processor temperature surpasses nominal thresholds, system variable #OVR_TMP turns on. To safely check internal status, the CPU launches an overtemperature management task that periodically forces a sweep time expansion of up to 2 milliseconds.

Q5: Why does the programming software display a "not equal" error after downloading hardware and logic parameters?

A: This conflict typically arises if the overall hardware configuration parameters are compiled from one software target while the program logic blocks are saved under a separate target name. Storing code from multiple target components breaks power-up verification from flash memory.